Volume 29 (2023)
Volume 28 (2022)
Volume 27 (2021)
Volume 26 (2020)
Volume 25 (2019)
Volume 24 (2018)
Volume 23 (2017)
Volume 22 (2016)
Volume 21 (2015)
Volume 20 (2014)
Volume 19 (2013)
Volume 18 (2012)
Volume 17 (2011)
Volume 16 (2010)
Volume 14 (2008)
Volume 13 (2007)
Volume 12 (2006)
Volume 11 (2005)
Volume 10 (2004)
Volume 9 (2003)
Volume 8 (2002)
2-CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT OF RECTAL ADENOCARCINOMA AFTER NEOADJUVANT CHEMORADIOTHERAPY, IS IT ACCEPTABLE?

Majeed H Alwan

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 3-9

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55252

Abstract
  Majeed H Alwan FRCS, FRACS, FACS, Gastrointestinal and General Surgeon, New Zealand 5 Tamworth Place, Gate Pa, TAURANGA, NEW ZEALAND. malwan@paradise.net.nz Abstract The traditional treatment of patients with adenocarcinoma of the rectum involved some form of radical surgery in fit patients followed ...  Read More ...

3- OUTCOME OF LARGE INCISIONAL HERNIA REPAIR WITH POLYPROPYLENE MESH

Safwan A Taha; Mazin H Alhawaz; Nezar A Almahfooz; Sadiq Galib Kadum

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 8-19

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55254

Abstract
  Incision hernia remains a frequent complication of abdominal surgeries with a reported incidence of (2-20%). Repair of large incision hernia is a difficult surgical problem with short and long term complications, severity of these complications are related in part to the type of operative technique ...  Read More ...

4- CAUSES AND INCIDENCE OF LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY CONVERSION

Adnan Y Abdulwahab; Safwan A Taha; Salam T Mutlak

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 20-24

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55258

Abstract
  Four hundred cases of laparoscopic cholecystectomy candidates were prospectively followed at the time of surgery by obtaining a data sheet for the patient’s age, sex, time from the introduction of ports till decision of conversion and the cause of conversion if present in two years (2006 & 2007) ...  Read More ...

5- EVALUATION OF ENDOSCOPY BASED METHODS (HISTOPATHOLOGY, CYTOLOGY AND UREASE TEST) FOR THE DETECTION OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI

Sawsan S Al-Haroon; Sarkis K Strak; Rafid Adil Abood

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 21-24

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55260

Abstract
  This study aimed to assess the accuracy of histopathology, brush cytology, and urease test in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori and to evaluate the effect of test duration on the sensitivity and specificity of positive urease test for the detection of H. pylori. Fifty patients [25 patients with ...  Read More ...

6- A STUDY OF THE INCIDENCE OF BONE MARROW NECROSIS IN PRIMARY & SECONDARY MALIGNANT BONE TUMORS 32 ,

MUHAMMED B NFAWA; AMMAR ABDUL-MUHSIN; ZUHAIR AL-BARAZANCHI

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 32-42

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55262

Abstract
  During one year period, 21 newly diagnosed patients with different malignant bone tumors were subjected to this study, 52.4% (11) of them were males & 47.6% (10) were females with a mean age of 50.2 years. Detailed history & physical examination were taken including the age, sex, the pathological ...  Read More ...

7- DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF ANTIBODIES TO CITRULLINE CONTAINING PEPTIDES IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IN SOUTHERN IRAQ43

THURAYA J MEZAL; ADNAN T AL-KHAFAJI; HASSAN J HASONY; ALI M BARAKAT

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 43-50

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55269

Abstract
  A serological study has been done in Al-Nassiriyha, southern Iraq, from December 2006 to August 2007 designed to determine the frequency of anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody (anti-CCP) in a group of patients with rheumatoid arthritis for specific period of time compared with other rheumatic ...  Read More ...

9- ISOLATION OF 9-STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE FROM WOMEN WITH UTERINE TUMORS

Kudus E Omaro; Haifa ALShaheen; Hadeel T AL-Hadithi

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 53-60

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55277

Abstract
  Streptococcus agalactiae was isolated from eight out of 42 cases of uterine tumors and endometrial hyperplasia from inpatients underwent total abdominal hysterectomy in Basrah Maternity and Child Hospital, due to irregular vaginal bleeding not responding to medical and hormonal treatment. Six isolates ...  Read More ...

10-THE MEANING OF DACTYLITIS IN PATIENTS WITH ITH PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS

ABDALLRAHMAN ALRASHIDI; FAISAL ALSAQABI

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 61-66

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55388

Abstract
  This study aimed to describe dactylitis in a cohort of patients resident in Kuwait with psoriatic arthritis followed prospectively in our Rheumatology clinic and identify whether dactylitis is associated with a worse outcome in patients with psoriatic arthritis. Between 2005 and 2008, (53) patients ...  Read More ...

11- LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, TRUE OUTPATIENT PROCEDURE (Is it possible to shorten the hospital stay?)

Hamid Boserwel; Salim M ALBassam; Abdulhadi Mossa Mohamad

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 67-71

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55389

Abstract
  Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is currently considered the gold standard for the managment of gallbladder stones. Many hospitals have employed short stay wards for monitoring patients after surgery. The meaning of the early discharge as true outpatient surgery is controversial. To achieve this objective ...  Read More ...

12- AUTO-TRANSPLANTATION OF MAXILLARY IMPACTED CANINE, A CLINICAL STUDY OF 25 CASES

Ali Darweesh Al-Sarraj

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 72-77

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55390

Abstract
  Twenty five patients underwent auto-transplantation surgery. Seventeen were females and 8 males. Preoperative PA films were taken for each case for localization of impacted canine. Eleven were palatal impacted and 14 were labially impacted. The technique used is shifting technique and OPG. The status ...  Read More ...

13- THE ROLE OF PHENOL INJECTION IN THE TREATMENT OF PILONIDAL SINUS DISEASE

Qais K Baqirim

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 78-80

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55391

Abstract
  The aim of this study was to determine the impact of phenol injection on the outpatient treatment of the sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease. A prospective analysis was taken of forty patients between June 2002 to June 2006 as an outpatient. Age, sex, state of sinuses at initial presentation & ...  Read More ...

14- EVALUATION OF THE TUBULARIZED INCISED PLATE URETHROPLASTY (TIP) FOR REPAIR OF DISTAL HYPOSPADIAS�

Firas S AttarV

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 81-85

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55392

Abstract
  This study aimed to describe the tubularized incised plate (TIP) urethroplasty method for distal hypospadias repair and to describe certain technical aspects to decrease the incidence of complications such as meatal stenosis and urethrocutaneous fistula. Tubularized incised plate urethroplasty was ...  Read More ...

15- BREAST CANCER IN KIRKUK, IRAQ. A REVIEW OF 170 BREAST CANCER FEMALES...

NAHRAIN JOHN AZIZ

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 86-88

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55393

Abstract
  Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Iraq as well as other parts of the world. In Western world, the progress in public education and screening program had led to early detection of the disease which led to good prognosis. Appearance of late stages of breast cancer reflects the need for active ...  Read More ...

16- A COMPARATIVE STUDY FOR MANAGEMENT OF CLOSED TIBIAL SHAFT FRACTURES BY EXTERNAL FIXATION VERSUS PLATING......................................................................

ALAA ABDUL HUSSAINt

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 89-95

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55394

Abstract
  In this prospective study, 25 patients with closed tibial shaft fractures were treated by two different methods of treating fracture tibia ie, external fixation and plating. Thirteen patients were treated by uniplanar unilateral external fixation device AO/ASIF type and 12 patients treated by plating. There ...  Read More ...

17- NASAL GLIOMA, A CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW

JAMAL AL HARBY; ABDULMOHSEN E HUSSAINI; MOHAMMAD H BU ABBAS

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 96-98

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55395

Abstract
  NASAL GLIOMA, A CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW���������.Nasal glioma (also known as nasal glial heterotopia) has been used to describe a congenital benign tumor of the nasal region containing neural tissue. It arises from failure of closure of foramen caecum at about the third ...  Read More ...

GLANZMANNS THROMBASTHENIA

ZUHAIR AL-BARAZANCHImad

Volume 15, Issue 1 , June 2009, Page 102-105

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2009.55396

Abstract
  Tolosa-Hunt syndrome (THS) has been described as a painful, unilateral, partial or total ophthalmoplegia caused by a nonspecific granulomatous process in the cavernous sinus, the superior orbital fissure, or the orbital apex. This syndrome should be differentiated from other lesions involving the ...  Read More ...